What Is a Pluck in Slang

Slang. to rob, plunder, or fleece. to sound (the strings of a musical instrument) by pulling at them with the fingers or a plectrum.

What does it mean if someone calls you a pluck?

To be plucky is to show courage. … Pluck is courage or heart, so to be plucky is to have those qualities. This word describes brave people and actions, and it means about the same as feisty and spunky. It often applies to people who bravely struggle against powerful forces.

What type of word is pluck?

As a noun, pluck is energy or enthusiasm, even when things are looking grim.